MemorialCare Rehabilitation Institute renews three-year CARF accreditation for eighth consecutive time

LONG BEACH, Calif., Sept. 3, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- The MemorialCare Rehabilitation Institute at Long Beach Medical Center has once again been awarded a three-year accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), marking the eighth consecutive time the program has received this honor. This recognition underscores the institute's commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centered rehabilitation care and adhering to internationally recognized standards for service excellence and continuous improvement.

According to Jason R. Koh, D.O., medical director of the MemorialCare Rehabilitation Institute, the accreditation is a testament to the team's dedication to innovation, collaboration, and patient-centered care. "Achieving CARF accreditation for the eighth consecutive time reflects our team's unwavering commitment to delivering high standards of rehabilitation care," said Koh. "Our multidisciplinary team works closely with each patient and their family to develop personalized treatment plans that help individuals recover function, regain independence, and return to the activities that matter most."

The institute provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation care for patients recovering from a range of conditions, including stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury, neurological disorders, orthopedic conditions, and other complex medical conditions. At Long Beach Medical Center, patients have access to three rehabilitation gym spaces, including a spacious main gym with natural light, parallel bars, exercise therapy equipment, and the Vector body weight support system, which aids in practicing walking, balance, and mobility during physical therapy.

The MemorialCare Rehabilitation Institute also features dedicated occupational therapy spaces that simulate everyday environments, such as a kitchen, bathroom, and car. These spaces help patients rebuild daily living skills in practical, real-world settings. Speech therapists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, rehabilitation nurses, physicians, and other specialists work together to provide individualized care designed to maximize recovery, improve function, and support each patient's quality of life.

For patients and their families, CARF accreditation provides added confidence that the rehabilitation program meets nationally recognized standards for quality and safety. It also highlights the institute's coordinated approach to care, with physicians, nurses, therapists, and other care team members working together around each patient's individual goals while maintaining a focus on measurable outcomes, risk reduction, and continuous improvement.

"Think of CARF accreditation as a seal of quality," Dr. Koh explained. "It tells future patients and their families that our rehabilitation program has voluntarily undergone a comprehensive review by experts and has demonstrated excellence in how we care for patients. It means we are committed to providing safe, effective, and compassionate care while continuously looking for ways to improve."

The MemorialCare Rehabilitation Institute remains at the forefront of care, offering advanced rehabilitation techniques and technologies to support patients in their recovery journey.